All this... snow. And the ice. They remind me of home.

[There's a long pause.]

I was trying to think of this place as a mercy, even with all the stuff I heard about, but... [he trails off.]
Maybe it's naive to try and give this place any kind of label. They never seem to fit.

[The video cuts on to reveal Clarice, wrapped tightly in her cloak. She's simply leaning against a brick wall, her teeth chattering.]

It's cold. [Obvious, but for her kind, not something that is said very often if at all.

Shifting, she moves to leave the outside chill.]

I don't think I'll... um, ever really get used to it. [And then the feed ( Read more... )

[ There's growling in the background, the crunch of snow underfoot. ]

Naturalmente, they travel in packs. Perfecto.

[ Gosh, he sounds rather displeased. Really displeased, actually. And yet, calm despite the apparent group of Dire Wolves that have found him while he explores the ruins. The growls peak-- an attack, maybe-- and are swiftly ( Read more... )

 [The feed is full video again. But again, it's... not very helpful. The camera is aimed at a huge birdcage, almost large enough for a child to sit in, in the corner. A tiny (by comparison) blackbird is perched in the center, singing loudly. When Hades speaks, he sounds calm, but slightly amused.]

The weather is much colder than I am used to.

[He ( Read more... )

I just can't decide if I find the idea of a people auction to be disturbing or just plain amusing. Either way, it was worth a look-see. It's nice to know that you're such a charitable bunch, what with so many folks in need of it.

I do hope a certain comrade found what he was searching for -- someone as pure as he is. It's a shame that Wonderweiss ( Read more... )

Since the arrival of these peculiar rats, I've observed any number of interesting reactions from those afflicted with their presence. Violence, negotiations, even camaraderie. I do believe it would be interesting to take note of which person or persons exhibited which particular behaviors. I would say this could be very informative in the future ( Read more... )

[Suddenly it's the inside of a partially painted room, chairs and tables against one wall, and glass-fronted cases beside an old-timey cash register on the other. Al looks about as defeated as a metal suit can look, and sinks into a chair.]

---yes. [Exasperated sigh.] I'm sure. I'm really, really sure.

[Dawn's voice is heard off-forge, a little too ( Read more... )

[There's a little click, and then... Priscilla starts speaking. Very quietly.]

I know many people are concerned about Yachiru, but it's... I don't want to say it's all right. But she's here, um, at the Headquarters, in my room.

She'll be here until...

[Her voice trails off a little.]She'll be here until she no longer wishes to be. At the ( Read more... )

( Locked to Helen and Deneve )

[There's a moment of silence were she just stares at the forge, like she's staring it down and maybe she is. She doesn't even know why she's asking this. Her face says as much. She's panicked underneath the emotional flatline.]

Has anyone seen Utena? I was kind of. Well, I haven't been. [Sigh] I have this basket of muffins I was ( Read more... )